Radio Entrepreneurs

Title: Boards Today Spring 2026 Panel w/ Mark Shirman of Approved Contact - Part 3 Panelists: Mark Shirman - Approved Contact Steve Snyder - Gesmer Updegrove Martin Lowenthal - The Bulfinch Group Hosts: David Rubinstein - OptiRTC Jeffrey Davis - Mage LLC In this final segment, our experts discuss how a board can impact the sale of a company and M&A, why a personal board of advisors can be a li...

Title: Boards Today Spring 2026 Panel w/ Mark Shirman of Approved Contact - Part 2 Panelists: Mark Shirman - Approved Contact Steve Snyder - Gesmer Updegrove Martin Lowenthal - The Bulfinch Group Hosts: David Rubinstein - OptiRTC Jeffrey Davis - Mage LLC In Part 2 of the panel, our experts discuss what attributes to look for when selecting board members, the key figures you absolutely need on your...

Title: Boards Today Spring 2026 Panel w/ Mark Shirman of Approved Contact - Part 1 Panelists: Mark Shirman - Approved Contact Steve Snyder - Gesmer Updegrove Martin Lowenthal - The Bulfinch Group Hosts: David Rubinstein - OptiRTC Jeffrey Davis - Mage LLC In Part 1 of the panel, our experts discuss the best time to start a board, creating accountability on a board, and choosing board members with d...

Title: "What Family Businesses Need Today to Thrive" Spring '26 FBA Panel--Part 3 Panelists: Stewart Karger - Belmont Manor Stephen Wilchins - Wilchins Cosentino & Novins Richard Hirschen - Gray, Gray & Gray Moderator: Jeffrey Davis - Mage LLC In this final segment of the panel, our experts discuss developing next generation leaders without pressure, encouraging interest in...

Title: "What Family Businesses Need Today to Thrive" Spring '26 FBA Panel--Part 2 Panelists: Stewart Karger - Belmont Manor Stephen Wilchins - Wilchins Cosentino & Novins Richard Hirschen - Gray, Gray & Gray Moderator: Jeffrey Davis - Mage LLC In Part 2 of the panel, our guests discuss attracting and retaining top non-family talent, adapting leadership across life stages, an...

Title: "What Family Businesses Need Today to Thrive" Spring '26 FBA Panel--Part 1 Panelists: Stewart Karger - Belmont Manor Stephen Wilchins - Wilchins Cosentino & Novins Richard Hirschen - Gray, Gray & Gray Moderator: Jeffrey Davis - Mage LLC In Part 1 of the panel, our guests discuss adapting to changing times, sustaining generational innovation, and staying grounded with...

Title: “Sell-Side Savior” Guest: Christopher Wick - Say Yes! Enterprises Interviewer: Jonathan Freedman - Mage LLC Christopher Wick of Say Yes! Enterprises shares how this sell-side M&A advisory firm helps people sell their businesses even in a market where 92% of business owners are unable to sell. FOLLOW RADIO ENTREPRENEURS: Website | Spotify | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter Instagram | Youtu...

Title: “Sports Beyond the Competition" Guest: Jason D'Rocha - Sportball Interviewer: Jonathan Freedman - Mage LLC Jason D’Rocha of Sportball shares about this sports education company that develops children’s social and physical skills while creating positive associations with movement through non-competitive, fun physical activity. FOLLOW RADIO ENTREPRENEURS: Website | Spotify | Faceboo...

Title: “Building Arts Professionals” Guest: Michael Kerr - Montserrat College of Art Interviewer: Phil Sharkey - The Hire Authority Michael Kerr of Montserrat College of Art joins host Phil Sharkey of The Hire Authority to discuss the college’s new program to equip students with three years of real world work experience before graduation. FOLLOW RADIO ENTREPRENEURS: Website | Spotify | Facebook |...

Title: “If You Love Them, Put a Green Card On It” Guest: Ellen Sullivan - Cambridge Immigration Law Interviewers: Jonathan Freedman - Mage LLC                         Evan Macedo - Sapers & Wallack Ellen Sullivan of Cambridge Immigration Law joins co-host Evan Macedo of Sapers & Wallack to share about this firm that helps people with visas, green cards, and citizenship cases, with a specia...

Title: “Mining American Metals” Guest: Warwick Smith - American Pacific Mining Corp. Interviewer: Jonathan Freedman - Mage LLC Warwick Smith of American Pacific Mining Corp. discusses the process of exploring and developing copper and gold mining ventures in the United States. FOLLOW RADIO ENTREPRENEURS: Website | Spotify | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter Instagram | Youtube | Google Podcasts | Appl...

Title: “Spurring Innovation With Sbur” Guest: Tony Zhang - Sbur Interviewer: Jonathan Freedman- Mage LLC Tony Zhang of Sbur shares about New England’s largest community for founders & entrepreneurs, and how Sbur is the first in the nation to use AI to empower founders to self-organize peer-to-peer advisory board meetings. FOLLOW RADIO ENTREPRENEURS: Website | Spotify | Facebook | LinkedIn | Tw...

Title: Boards Today Winter 2025 Panel - Part 3 Panelists: Ron Sanders - San-tron Steve Snyder - Gesmer Updegrove Martin Lowenthal - The Bulfinch Group Hosts: David Rubinstein - OptiRTC Jeffrey Davis - Mage LLC In this final segment of the panel, our panelists discuss how to avoid a micromanaging board, the attributes of a high performing board, and how a board can be helpful in transitions. FOLLOW...

Title: Boards Today Winter 2025 Panel - Part 2 Panelists: Ron Sanders - San-tron Steve Snyder - Gesmer Updegrove Martin Lowenthal - The Bulfinch Group Hosts: David Rubinstein - OptiRTC Jeffrey Davis - Mage LLC In Part 2 of this discussion, our panelists discuss handling conflict, the importance of a peer group for leaders, and setting boundaries around the family and the board in a family business...

Title: Boards Today Winter 2025 Panel - Part 1 Panelists: Ron Sanders - San-tron Steve Snyder - Gesmer Updegrove Martin Lowenthal - The Bulfinch Group Hosts: David Rubinstein - OptiRTC Jeffrey Davis - Mage LLC In Part 1 of the panel, our guests discuss the importance of chemistry in a board, the impact of a board on the company culture, and dealing with resistance from within the organization. FOL...

Title: “Do’s & Don’ts of Office Holidays” Guest: Marc Z - Marc Z Legal Staffing Interviewer: Jonathan Freedman - Mage LLC Marc Z of Marc Z Legal Staffing joins us for a Marc Z Moment focusing on office holiday party best practices for employers, employees, and prospective employees. FOLLOW RADIO ENTREPRENEURS: Website | Spotify | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter Instagram | Youtube | Google Podca...

Title: “Exploring Mining Production” Guest: Rana Vig - Blue Lagoon Resources Interviewer: Jonathan Freedman - Mage LLC Rana Vig of Blue Lagoon Resources shares about this mining exploration company’s transition from exploration to production, as they embark on their gold mining journey.  FOLLOW RADIO ENTREPRENEURS: Website | Spotify | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter Instagram | Youtube | Google Podc...

Title: "Barn Owl Update" Guest: Richard Chen - Owl Vision Technologies, formerly Barn Owl Technologies Interviewer: Phil Sharkey - The Hire Authority Richard Chen of Owl Vision Technologies, formerly Barn Owl Technologies, returns to update us on this agritech venture's automatic scouting systems, which use AI to help farmers detect insects in the field and help reduce pesticide use...

Title: "More Than Pretty Pictures" Guest: Al Wilson - Beyond Walls Interviewer: Phil Sharkey - The Hire Authority Al Wilson of Beyond Walls shares with host Phil Sharkey of The Hire Authority about this nonprofit that uses public art to activate and beautify community spaces in “gateway cities” and strengthen those communities. FOLLOW RADIO ENTREPRENEURS: Website | Spotify | Facebook | L...

Title: “Hybrid Hiring” Guest: Marc Z - Marc Z Legal Staffing Interviewer: Jonathan Freedman - Mage LLC Marc Z of Marc Z Legal Staffing joins us for a Marc Z Moment to share that while candidates are softening their stance on remote vs. in-person work, later round interviews are increasingly being held in person as employers bring staff back to the office at least part-time. FOLLOW RADIO ENTREPRENE...

Title: “Generating ‘Future Income’ With Speaking” Guest: Steve Markman - Markman Speaker Management Interviewer: Jonathan Freedman - Mage LLC Steve Markman of Markman Speaker Management shares how he uses his inside knowledge to help companies and professionals land speaking engagements for marketing, PR, and business development. FOLLOW RADIO ENTREPRENEURS: Website | Spotify | Facebook | LinkedIn...

Title: “Ecofriendly Fishing Bobbers” Guests: Sue Van Hook - MycoBuoys & Stephen Butz - MycoBobbers Interviewer: Jonathan Freedman - Mage LLC Sue Van Hook of MycoBuoys joins us to introduce their new line of biodegradable fishing bobbers in this conversation with the inventor, Stephen Butz of MycoBobbers. FOLLOW RADIO ENTREPRENEURS: Website | Spotify | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter Instagram |...

Title: “Skills Adjacency in Career Changes” Guest: Mike Dwyer - Emplana Career Interviewer: Jonathan Freedman - Mage LLC Mike Dwyer of Emplana Career shares about how this career coaching service helps people find a new career path using skills adjacency, and specializes in helping seniors enter their second act. FOLLOW RADIO ENTREPRENEURS: Website | Spotify | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter Instagr...

Title: “Resume Do’s & Don’ts Today” Guest: Marc Z - Marc Z Legal Staffing Interviewer: Jonathan Freedman - Mage LLC Marc Z of Marc Z Legal Staffing joined us for a “Marc Z Moment” where he gave his expert advice on resume submission right now, including his top 3 resume tips! FOLLOW RADIO ENTREPRENEURS: Website | Spotify | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter Instagram | Youtube | Google Podcasts | A...

Title: “Tech Solutions for Any Situation” Guest: AJ Matise - Reef Labs Interviewer: Jonathan Freedman - Mage LLC AJ Matise of Reef Labs shares about helping to make businesses more efficient with a wide range of custom tech solutions. FOLLOW RADIO ENTREPRENEURS: Website | Spotify | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter Instagram | Youtube | Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts #RadioEntrepreneurs #JeffreyDavi...